devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē 
ˌdē-
ˌdē-
ˌdā-,
də-,
-ˈtā
: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
Examples of devotee in a Sentence
The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.
a group of religious devotees
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Character artists were reportedly approaching the director simply to be included as background devotees.
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With stunning action set pieces, a delightfully wicked villain (Javier Bardem), and a surprisingly emotional through-line featuring M (Judi Dench), Skyfall resonated for casual moviegoers as much as diehard Bond devotees.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The father-son duo received a private tour of the home — a dream outing for the pint-sized Elvis devotee.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Character artists were reportedly approaching the director simply to be included as background devotees.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
With stunning action set pieces, a delightfully wicked villain (Javier Bardem), and a surprisingly emotional through-line featuring M (Judi Dench), Skyfall resonated for casual moviegoers as much as diehard Bond devotees.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Devotee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotee. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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devotee
noun
dev·o·tee
ˌdev-ə-ˈtē
-ˈtā
-ˈtā
: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast
a devotee of sports
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